Detroit Building Permits & Property Data

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11,588 indexed permits · 12,748 code violations · Detroit, Michigan.

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Detroit building permits — key stats
Newest permit 2026-09-21

PermitGrab tracks 11,588 building permits in Detroit, MI as of 2026-09-21. 12,748 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-28.

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Published permit & code records

Permit data through 2026-09-21

11,588 permits sorted by date

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2026-07-15 General Construction — 3626 Hancock St Alteration —
2026-07-15 General Construction — 12900 VAUGHAN Change of use from vacant residential to urban garden per plans. residential —
2026-07-15 Windows/Doors — 20511 Sheffield Rd
Owner: WAT··· 🔒
Exterior alterations (6-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-07-15 Plumbing — 2665 Brush St 2665 Brush
Owner: BED··· 🔒
PLUMBING PERMIT KERRY KLEIN
2026-07-15 Windows/Doors — 20210 Faust Ave Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2026-07-15 Windows/Doors — 15307 Rutherford St Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2026-07-15 HVAC/Mech — 3285 Sherbourne Rd 3285 Sherbourne
Owner: NEW··· 🔒
299,000 BTU boiler 299,000 BTU Danny J Whited
2026-07-15 General Construction — 5007 Prescott St A.K.A. 5009 Prescott Exterior alterations (SIDING) per document (Subject to Fiel… —
2026-07-15 Windows/Doors — 2430 Helen St Exterior alterations (15-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-07-15 Windows/Doors — 17605 Parkside St Exterior alterations (2 window replacements) as per documents. (Subject to Field… —
2026-07-15 Plumbing — 1948 Division St 1948 Division
Owner: DIV··· 🔒
Rough and finish plumbing per plans CICOTTE PLUMBING
2026-07-15 Electrical — 12875 Robson St 12875 Robson
Owner: DIC··· 🔒
200 amp service 200A Keith Electric
2026-07-15 General Construction — 17401 Gallagher St Exterior alterations (SIDING) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-07-15 Roofing — 12315 Gallagher St EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE ROOF SHEATING AND SHINGLE REPLACEMENT AND VINYL … shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-07-15 General Construction — 19126 Braile St Interior alterations as per documents. (Subject to Field Approval) —
2026-07-14 HVAC/Mech — 15 E Kirby St, Apt 504 15 Kirby
Owner: WIE··· 🔒
Change of occupancy/use (Medical clinic) (suite #102) in an existing commercial/… Level One HVAC Services, Inc.
2026-07-14 Electrical — 937 Algonquin 937 Algonquin
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
Install 100 amp service and one circuit 100A New installation HE BRIGHT
2026-07-14 Electrical — 1948 Division St 1948 Division
Owner: DIV··· 🔒
Tenant Improvements (Flloor 2) JOULE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING
2026-07-14 Electrical — 825 Webb St 825 Webb
Owner: POL··· 🔒
Outside service replacement due to store damage replacement Consumer Services Electric
2026-07-14 Electrical — 16581 Murray Hill St 16581 Murray Hill
Owner: ARB··· 🔒
install 2 circuits for sump 2 circuits New installation EXECUTIVE ELECTRIC
2026-07-14 General Construction — 2200 W Fort St Exterior alterations (Replace existing kiosk/island ATM) per documents. (Subject… —
2026-07-14 General Construction — 20021 Fleming St Alteration —
2026-07-14 Windows/Doors — 20058 Northlawn St Exterior Alterations (Replace Windows), as per submitted Document. No change to … replacement —
2026-07-14 General Construction — 6620 Winthrop St Alteration —
2026-07-14 Windows/Doors — 18061 Freeland St Exterior renovations (windows) per provided documents. (Subject to field approva… —
2026-07-14 General Construction — 14354 Faust Ave Alteration —
2026-07-14 General Construction — 19955 Shrewsbury Rd Alteration —
2026-07-14 General Construction — 11116 Gratiot Ave Remove and replace ATM & associated Foundation to Code per plans. Subject to Fie… —
2026-07-14 General Construction — 11636 Heyden St Alteration —
2026-07-14 General Construction — 4433 Kensington Ave Alteration —
2026-07-14 Plumbing — 4457 Maryland St 4457 Maryland
Owner: HAB··· 🔒
Inspector requested additional permit, "install sump pump discharge drain at app… POWERS PLUMBING & HTG
2026-07-14 HVAC/Mech — 4317 Leslie St 4317 Leslie
Owner: SIM··· 🔒
HTG TEMPLIN HEATING & COOLING LLC
2026-07-14 Plumbing — 5798 Drexel St 5798 Drexel
Owner: IRV··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #756632 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-07-14 Plumbing — 2378 Highland St 2378 Highland
Owner: HOW··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #747418 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-07-14 HVAC/Mech — 5373 Oakman Blvd 5373 Oakman
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
REPLACE FURNACE, AC, HWT AC, furnace replacement ALTEAM LLC
2026-07-14 General Construction — 16600 Turner St Alteration —
2026-07-14 General Construction — 4160 31st St
Owner: DAT··· 🔒
Alteration —
2026-07-14 Plumbing — 5925 Drexel St 5925 Drexel
Owner: BLA··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #756623 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-07-14 Windows/Doors — 3589 28th St
Owner: KEN··· 🔒
Exterior alterations (5-windows) per documents. (Subject to Field Approval.) —
2026-07-14 General Construction — 5133 Whitfield St Exterior renovations per documents. (Subject to field approval.) —
2026-07-14 General Construction — 13900 W Outer Dr
Owner: CRA··· 🔒
Alteration —
2026-07-14 General Construction — 3873 Iroquois St Alteration —
2026-07-14 Solar — 18430 Bretton Dr Exterior alterations (Solar Panels on the roof) as per documents. (Subject to Fi… solar Solar PV —
2026-07-14 Windows/Doors — 3015 W Outer Dr
Owner: MCN··· 🔒
Exterior renovations (entry doors) per documents. (Subject to field approval.) —
2026-07-14 General Construction — 9028 Longacre St Alteration —
2026-07-14 Plumbing — 1101 Ashland St 1101 Ashland
Owner: 3DC··· 🔒
STACK REPAIR Anthony e cook
2026-07-14 Plumbing — 5989 Drexel St 5989 Drexel
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #756624 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-07-14 Plumbing — 9214 Hartwell St 9214 Hartwell
Owner: EST··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #746990 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-07-14 Plumbing — 5538 Drexel St 5538 Drexel
Owner: PAR··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #756560 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
2026-07-14 Plumbing — 5561 Drexel St 5561 Drexel
Owner: UNI··· 🔒
DWSD LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -WORK ORDER #756553 replacement DWSD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT…
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Permit Types in Detroit
Construction Activity in Detroit

New building permits in Detroit, Michigan show where construction activity is occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. Contractor names are available on some current records; contact coverage varies by filing.

About Detroit Building Permits

Detroit, Michigan processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 11588+ Detroit building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-24 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The source-published contractor records do not meet the coverage threshold for this city. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

How to use Detroit permit data

Filter the current records by trade, date, address, or project value to research construction activity. The most useful workflow in this market is verifying the project signal first, then using the property data that is actually available for that address.

PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits via Accela (pop. 620K).

Who appears in Detroit permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 11,588 building permits in Detroit. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Detroit permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Detroit is dated 2026-09-21. Newest permit date: 2026-09-24. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Detroit permit records?

Detroit permit activity covers 11,588 indexed permits alongside 12,748 active code violations. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

How to look up Detroit building permits

Search recent Detroit, MI building permits by address, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Detroit building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume, see the Detroit Permit Pulse.

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Historical analysis · 2026-06-17

Construction Permit Leads in Detroit: 2,819 Permits in 90 Days, Updated Daily (2026)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Detroit?

PermitGrab currently tracks 11588 building permits in Detroit, Michigan. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

How fresh is the Detroit permit data?

PermitGrab checks the official source on each collection cycle. The source date and its observed update cadence are shown above, so you can judge the data’s recency before acting on it.

How can contractors find construction leads in Detroit?

Contractors can research Detroit activity by filtering current permits by trade, location, and project type. Some current permit records include contractor names; use those source-published names alongside the project details. Property information is shown only where public records can be matched.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Detroit — CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Some current permit records include source-published contractor names; contact fields appear only where published or matched. Property information is available only where public records can be matched. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Detroit permit data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Review published code-enforcement records with property context where linkage is available. A violation is a research signal, not evidence that an owner intends to sell.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Detroit provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Detroit renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
Developers & new construction
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity.
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